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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,042.10, 354,888.92 and 249,334.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,042.10, 354,888.92 and 249,334.39 is: 341,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,042.10 : 354,888.92 = 249,334.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,042.10/354,888.92 = 249,334.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,042.10x = 354,888.92 × 249,334.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,042.10x = 88,486,012,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,486,012,252.59/259,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,589.31

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